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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2022)
Prevalence of substance use and its association with sexual behaviours among men who have sex with men in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2022)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
Background: Opioid overdoses (ODs) are a significant cause of preventable deaths. Norway has one of Europe’s highest overdose mortality rates. Take-home naloxone projects (THN) have been developed to distribute and train ...
Diet Quality and Inflammation in Norwegian Pregnant Women Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
Prevention of Health Care-Associated Infections, A qualitative study of healthcare workers’ experiences and perceptions in hospital care in Tehran, Iran Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
Background: Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is a significant challenge in healthcare facilities; It can cause morbidity, mortality, high emotional and financial burdens on the patients and personnel. Hence, preventing ...
Behavioral Risk Factors of Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
- Background: HAIs and AMR are major healthcare challenges worldwide, which aside from the complications for individual patients, inflict significant expenses on the healthcare systems, especially low and middle-income ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
Background: Abortion was equated with infanticide and other forms of crime in Nepal before it was legalized in 2002. Even, after two decades of liberalization, the subject of abortion continues to carry moral, emotional, ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
An Explorative Study on Norwegian Users' Understandings and Practices of Vacuum Toilet Systems in Private and Semi-Private Residences Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
This study is a qualitative study investigating the private import of antibiotics by international students coming from out of EØS to Norway. Background: Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest global threats and a ...
Trends in Mammogram and Pap Test Screenings in Kentucky, USA, following the 2014 Medicaid Expansion Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
Socio-demographic and lifestyle factors associated with abnormal excessive daytime sleepiness in Norwegian military search and rescue helicopter personnel Rokshana Akter1, Tricia L Larose2, Jannicke Sandvik3, Anders Meland4, ...
Correlates of Maternal Mortality Between States and Regions of Myanmar – an ecological study Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
Association between total arsenic concentrations in breast milk and infant growth and risk of overweight in children: An analysis of a Norwegian birth cohort Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY ON THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE OF OSLO GENERAL PRACTITIONERS TOWARDS HIV PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PREP) Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
URBAN-RURAL DIFFERENCES IN OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT AMONG 25-64 YEARS OLD MYANMAR RESIDENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL, NATIONWIDE SURVEY Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
There has been increasing global attention towards teenage girls’ experience of menstrual-related challenges and how it effects their education. The objective of this qualitative study was to generate new insight into ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
Head and neck cancers are malignancies that arise in pharynx, larynx, paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity and oral cavity. Oral cancers account for 40% of head and neck cancers and consist of malignancies arising from buccal ...
Household food insecurity and nutritional status of elderly in Mugu Karmarong rural municipality of Western Nepal Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
Free breakfast and fruit scheme at one Norwegian high school - perceptions among pupils and school staff Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
Perinatal Regionalization in Rural Southeast Alaska: A qualitative study of experiences of women and healthcare providers Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
VITAMIN D STATUS AND ITS PREDICTORS IN IMMIGRANTS IN NORWAY Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
Abstract Objective: High prevalence of poor vitamin D status has been reported in immigrants in Norway, but there is a limited information on vitamin D status in Middle Eastern and Sub-Saharan African immigrants. The aim ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The AMR dilemma has become a major concern in the low-to-middle income countries (LMICs). The WHO is promoting effective global ...
"You sense it at once" : Perceptions of plants in rural west Norway Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
Introduction: Interest to undergo nose job surgery, known as rhinoplasty, has grown among different strata of Iranian society. As an elective and non-emergency surgery, it is always accompanied by complications like other ...
Perceptions of Milk Donation in Palestine: A qualitative study of neonatal professionals Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2020)
An (un)necessary evil?: A qualitative study of Puerto Rican women’s experiences of decision making during pregnancy and childbirth. Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
This thesis explored the cultural and power aspects that influence decision-making of Puerto Rican women during childbirth, focusing on women’s role in the decision making process, their negotiations of decisions and choices ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
Abstract Background Increasing HIV testing coverage is a priority for countries struggling to curb the epidemic of HIV. Previous studies have shown an association between socio-economic status and testing uptake. ...
Contact isolation – does this precautionary measure cause delay in access to radiology examinations? Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
At the time of writing, the system of gender affirming healthcare (GAH) in Norway is in a state of flux. Recent controversies have arisen around the monopoly on care held by the publicly funded gender clinic (Nasjonal ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
Background: According to the WHO estimates, there are approximately 2 billion people suffering from iodine deficiency. Inadequate iodine intake may result in varying degrees of adverse health outcomes ranging from mild ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
Even though there is a growing number of studies in the transgender field, it is very little known about trans and gender variant (TGV) migrants ́ experiences. The aim of this study is, therefore, to gain a better understanding ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
Audit and feedback to clinical care providers about their performance are important mechanisms for self-reflection and quality improvement in health care provision. Feedback intervention theory (FIT) and the model of ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
In the midst of what is often dubbed the ‘migration crisis’, The Gambia has consistently been among the top ten nationalities of irregular migrants entering Europe across the Mediterranean Sea, with over 20,000 citizens ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
This study´s aim is to produce knowledge about the process of implementing a service user driven organized social activity initiative at the Health Center for Undocumented Migrants, and to generate insight into its potential ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
A spotlight on the status of GMP compliance and quality assurance of medicines in the local pharmaceutical setup of Pakistan A qualitative exploratory study Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Objective: Production and consumption of substandard medicines remain a significant public health issue globally and in Pakistan, a low-income country with an ever-increasing number of local pharmaceutical producers, it ...
The 2015-2016 Zika outbreaks in Brazil: a qualitative study of the experiences and challenges of mothers to children with Congenital Zika Syndrome Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
A qualitative study of the experiences and professional role of volunteer nurses at the Health Centre for Undocumented Migrants in Oslo, Norway Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
The study aims to explore the experiences, perceptions and perspectives of volunteer nurses who are providing healthcare to irregular migrants at the Health Centre for Undocumented Migrants in Oslo Norway, with particular ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Comparison of cardiovascular disease risk factors among Somalis living in Norway and Somaliland Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
ABSTRACT Title: A Qualitative Study of Occupational Stress and Burnout among EPs in Canada Researcher: Helena Krista Fleming Supervisors: Christina Brux Mburu, MPhil, Dr. Per Kristian Hilden (University of Oslo) Dr. Skye ...
The health of migrating street-workers in Oslo Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Since the expansion of the EU and the European economic crisis in the late-2000s, there has been a marked increase in the presence of migrating street-workers from Romania in Norway. Non-governmental organisations have ...
What is drug-resistant tuberculosis? Health workers’ perception, experience and attitude on mechanisms and control in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Person-centered care has been described as the best way to care for someone with dementia. This approach to care is now on the Norwegian political agenda and is included in mission statements and job descriptions of ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Psychiatric Symptoms experienced by adolescents in Nepal following the 2015 earthquakes Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
A study of the Prevalence of Asthma and Asthma Related-Symptoms in 13-14 year old School Children in Sudan Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Somali second generation female adolescents frequently underutilize services provided by the Sex and Society clinic in Oslo, possibly due to cultural contradictions associated with the discussion of sexuality. This qualitative ...
Unmet health needs among children with disabilites in DireDawa, Ethiopia Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is the ninth leading cause of death worldwide ranking even higher than HIV/AIDS. Multi-drug resistant TB remains a threat. Post-primary cavitary TB, responsible for 80% of disease burden and ...
Health behaviours and attitudes among women with a previous history of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Mauritius: A qualitative study. Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Evaluating the advice on screening regimes for newly arrived asylum seekers: a register based cohort study Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Background: There is an ongoing discussion on how antimicrobial resistant microbes should best be handled. During 2015, many European countries received a high number of asylum seekers. In Norway, some doctors chose to ...
Injured in Child Birth and Doubly Vulnerable: Experiences of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIS) among whose mother tongue is not Norwegian Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
Child marriage is a widely spread practice which happens across countries, cultures and religions. Child marriage is defined as any formal union or informal union where one or two of the parties are below the age of 18. ...
Breastfeeding and Sleeping Patterns among 6-12 months Infants in Norway Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
Effect of dietary counseling of pregnant women on birth outcome. A randomized control trial in Mangochi, Malawi. Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
Introduction: Hypertension is among the leading causes of deaths globally as every year millions of people die, including both males and females, and if it tends on increasing at the same rate as it is presently having, ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
ABSTRACT Background: Research has shown that physical activity and dietary interventions have the potential to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes among the South Asian population. Nevertheless, little is known about the ...
Factors associated with the rate of gestational weight gain in the rural Mangochi district of Malawi
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
Background: Inadequate and excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is among the most important determinant of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes. In most developing countries including Malawi, monitoring changes in ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
Utilization of Maternal Health Care Services Among Rural and Urban Mothers of Sindhupalchowk District, Nepal Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
The diffusion of global policies for detection of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and its treatment in high-burden countries is not yet fully described in the literature. Evaluating the status of policy diffusion ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
Depression among Eritrean immigrants in Oslo and surrounding areas: associated factors ABSTRACT Background Depressive disorders are among the most common mental health problems that contribute significantly to the global ...
Use of Medicinal Plants and Concomitant Use with Pharmaceuticals among Pregnant Women Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
Induced abortion among women in urban Tibet: A qualitative study of Tibetan women's experiences of abortion in Lhasa, Tibet Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
Background and relevance: OF is among the most devastating maternal morbidities which happens as a result of obstructed labor. Usually the child dies leaving the women suffering from the implication of both OF and child ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
Title: The association between newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Depression: a hospital based, cross-sectional study in Chennai, India. Background: The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Depression are ...
An epidemiological study of eating problems among adolescent students in the first middle school in Dongfanghong, China Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
Background: Persons without legal residency have limited rights and access to health services. This can create health problems or worsen conditions they have. The Health Center for Undocumented Migrants in opened in 2009, ...
(Master thesis, Group thesis / Masteroppgave, Gruppeoppgave, 2016)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
People living with HIV and without a residence permit have to deal with a serious chronic condition on one hand, and their lack of legal residence status on the other, including the ever-present risk of being deported to ...
Experiences with and attitude towards medicine use among Ethiopian immigrants in Norway Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
-The consumption of medicine has been increasing globally in line with the invention and distribution of new medicines. Inappropriate use of medicine has also been reported as a global problem and there are different ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
Access to mental health care service remains a major problem globally, but more obvious in developing countries including the Gambia. In general, mental illnesses even though are acknowledged as great contributors to the ...
Medication and herb use during pregnancy among women in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
Background: Norway has recently experienced an influx of asylum seekers from war- and conflict-ridden countries. Research suggests that asylum seekers and refugees are at increased risk of mental health problems, but there ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2015)
Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a serious complication after orthopedic surgery, and it is associated with high morbidity rates, high healthcare costs and in some cases poor patients outcomes. Aims: The purpose ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2015)
With increasing prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus, prevalence of contraceptive use is also in rise in Bangladesh. This quantitative study was designed with the objectives to estimate the proportion of hormonal ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2015)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2015)
Background: Diabetes and depression are common and rapidly increasing non-communicable diseases throughout the world. Currently, about 382 million people have diabetes worldwide, while depression affects approximately 350 ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2015)
This study is about the perceptions of health workers on the management of women with preeclampsia, comparing the public with the private sectors of health care in Somaliland.
Exploring public health nurses experience with cross-cultural service provision and communication regarding infant and child nutrition Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2015)
In Norway, public health nurses have a long history of working with health promotion and, in particular, in relation to maternal and child health. Appropriate feeding practices are of fundamental importance for growth, ...